It has been suggested that [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s use of ravens is reminiscent of the [[Wikipedia:Odin|Odin]]'s two messenger-ravens [[Wikipedia:Huginn and Muminn|Huginn and Muminn]] of the Norse mythology, appearing in the ''[[Edda]]''.<ref>{{HM|AH}}, p. 315</ref> ''See also: [[Roäc#Inspiration|Roäc: Inspiration]]''

It has been suggested that [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s use of ravens is reminiscent of the [[Wikipedia:Odin|Odin]]'s two messenger-ravens [[Wikipedia:Huginn and Muminn|Huginn and Muminn]] of the Norse mythology, appearing in the ''[[Edda]]''.<ref>{{HM|AH}}, p. 315</ref> ''See also: [[Roäc#Inspiration|Roäc: Inspiration]]''

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In ''[[The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún]]'', the lord of the ravens is [[Wikipedia:Rerir|Rerir]], grandson of Ódin.<ref>{{HM|SG}}, p. 72</ref> Ravens are associated with the coming of death.<ref>{{HM|SG}}, pp. 275, 285</ref>

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In ''[[The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún]]'', the lord of the ravens is [[Wikipedia:Rerir|Rerir]], grandson of Ódin.<ref>{{HM|SG}}, p. 72</ref> Ravens are further associated with the coming of death.<ref>{{HM|SG}}, pp. 275, 285</ref>

Portrayal in adaptations

Ravens, level 4 birds, are enchanted and intelligent, friends of the Free Peoples. They are reputedly the messengers of the Vala Námo (Mandos), and are able to speak many Mannish and Elvish tongues.[9]